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Aaron Peck 2023
Aaron Peck
43 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER
Experience:
Rookie - YQ 450; Veteran - YQ 300
Nationality:
Canadian
From:
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Occupation(s):
Musher & business owner

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Elevation Sled Dogs
Elevation Sled Dogs

Kennel Info

Kennel Name:
Elevation Sled Dogs
Kennel Name Origination:

We like to climb mountains.

Breeds:
Alaska Huskies
Bloodlines:
My own
# of Dogs in Kennel:
40

Musher Q & A

How many years have you been running dogs?

30

How did you get started running dogs?

Watch Iditarod on TV as a kid.

How did your dogs get their names?/ How do you choose names?

My kids.

Why did you enter the Yukon Quest? What are your goals for the race?

The goal is to get as many young dogs to Dawson City as possible and to train for Iditarod.

What do you love most about running sled dogs?

The love of the dogs.

Tell us about your dogs, particularly some stories or facts about dogs running this year's race

Mavi and borther Wayfinder will lead, they were strong on Iditarod last year in 10th place.

Tell us about your favourite experience with a volunteer on the trail

Sebastian Schnuelle is the man!

What music do you listen to on the trail?

High Valley and Hobo Jim

Share a quick story about one of your indispensable handlers

Mayla Hill will be running my 2nd team.

What mushing organizations are you a member of?

PRIDE

List your recent sled dog races and/or best performances:

2022 Iditarod - 10th place
2013 Wyoming Stage Stop Race - first place

YQ Races

2022 Yukon Quest 300

Sponsors

Jeannie Burns-Buckner, Roska DBO, Bluewave Energy